Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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